Even though my degree was in business with emphasis in real estate I stayed in construction because I felt more comfortable with it.  

thanks @Kevin Harrison @Marc M.This has put some jitters in my elder bones. :/ Someone mentioned consignment so I'll find out what that is and see if I can move it out of my personal space to a more public area.

I have not touched any portions on new construction and GC's to Subs, but I find that these files are the most basic paperwork that a rehabber needs in order to protect themselves from liens, flaky contractors, and what they should expect from contractors.

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Ran a $5 day ad on my fixer upper for sale and I targeted anyone in my town with a construction/labor job and/or interests in construction and remodeling.

Also he does construction work /contractor for a living.

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What would you do with $50,000 and less than perfect credit but with 30+ years of residential construction experience?

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Regardless of getting a business as degree I felt more comfortable with construction.